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Small airport

Clacton Airfield

ICAO EGSQ🇬🇧 Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Coordinates
51.7850°N, 1.1300°E
Elevation
37 ft (11 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.5° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:33
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
19:45
Civil dusk
20:20

About 13h 37m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Clacton Airfield

Clacton Aerodrome, also known as Clacton Airfield, is a small grass-runway airfield serving Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England. It lies about 2 nautical miles west of the town and is operated by the Clacton Aero Club. The field is presently unlicensed and is used primarily for flight training and recreational flying.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 36▸ displaced1,961 ft / 598 m59 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GClacton A/G118.150 MHz

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
SOUTHEND CTA 10Class DCTA3500 ft MSL5500 ft MSL
CLACTONSpecial useActivity areaGND2037 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
SOUTHMINSTER LAKES13.5 nm236°On request
NORTHEY ISLAND15.6 nm256°On request
SOUTH WOODHAM21.4 nm247°On request
SOUTHEND PIER22.2 nm223°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Manningtree Transmitter505 ft112 ft
Obstacle36 ft
Obstacle39 ft
Obstacle36 ft
Obstacle26 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle20 ft
Obstacle36 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Clacton Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Clacton Airfield?

The ICAO code for Clacton Airfield is EGSQ.

Where is Clacton Airfield located?

Clacton Airfield is small airport located in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 37 ft (11 m).

How many runways does Clacton Airfield have?

Clacton Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 1,961 ft / 598 m.

What time zone is Clacton Airfield in?

Clacton Airfield is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Clacton Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Clacton Airfield is approximately 1.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Clacton Airfield?

The nearest airport to Clacton Airfield is Lodge Farm Airstrip (GB-0821), about 1.1 nm to the nw, followed by Wolves Hall Airstrip and Horsey Island Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Clacton Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.